Psychodynamic Therapists in 90265

"I come from the world of Narrative Post Modern Psychotherapy and have a practical, down to earth style with direct, candid conversation to keep the therapeutic relationship responsive to your needs. It may be helpful for you to schedule a short phone intake consultation with someone from our staff so you can feel if it's a good fit. I work together with clients when designing short and long treatment plans, according to the diverse needs of individuals, couples and families."

"I come from the world of Narrative Post Modern Psychotherapy and have a practical, down to earth style with direct, candid conversation to keep the therapeutic relationship responsive to your needs. It may be helpful for you to schedule a short phone intake consultation with someone from our staff so you can feel if it's a good fit. I work together with clients when designing short and long treatment plans, according to the diverse needs of individuals, couples and families."

""TELL ME, WHAT IS IT YOU PLAN TO DO WITH YOUR ONE WILD AND PRECIOUS LIFE?" -Mary Oliver. What happens in our inner world, manifests itself externally in our daily lives. Therapy offers an opportunity for us to rise to our potential through awareness, healing and growth. I specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, and prenatal, postpartum and women's issues. My therapeutic style integrates a cognitive approach with mindfulness, and body-oriented psychotherapy."

""TELL ME, WHAT IS IT YOU PLAN TO DO WITH YOUR ONE WILD AND PRECIOUS LIFE?" -Mary Oliver. What happens in our inner world, manifests itself externally in our daily lives. Therapy offers an opportunity for us to rise to our potential through awareness, healing and growth. I specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, and prenatal, postpartum and women's issues. My therapeutic style integrates a cognitive approach with mindfulness, and body-oriented psychotherapy."

"I offer support to individuals, children, and families who are trying to overcome some challenge in their lives. Whether it be an individual trying to overcome depression or anxiety, or a traumatic event; a parent wanting to find ways to deal with a struggle their child is having; a teen or young adult dealing with the difficulties of life transitions; or a couple trying to improve their relationship; through my clinical training and experience, I can offer support and clinically effective solutions to help you achieve the goals you have set for therapy."

"I offer support to individuals, children, and families who are trying to overcome some challenge in their lives. Whether it be an individual trying to overcome depression or anxiety, or a traumatic event; a parent wanting to find ways to deal with a struggle their child is having; a teen or young adult dealing with the difficulties of life transitions; or a couple trying to improve their relationship; through my clinical training and experience, I can offer support and clinically effective solutions to help you achieve the goals you have set for therapy."

"I am a clinical psychologist in private practice and have been providing psychotherapy services to adults, families, couples and adolescents for more than 20-years. I work with patients to identify their own personal goals and relationship needs in an effort to improve well-being and increase feelings of satisfaction and understanding. Life transitions as well as difficulty in important relationships often drives people to seek help. Beginning psychotherapy is an important step in building skills to manage life challenges and stressors. Improvements in self-care can have dramatic benefits on emotional and physical health."

"I am a clinical psychologist in private practice and have been providing psychotherapy services to adults, families, couples and adolescents for more than 20-years. I work with patients to identify their own personal goals and relationship needs in an effort to improve well-being and increase feelings of satisfaction and understanding. Life transitions as well as difficulty in important relationships often drives people to seek help. Beginning psychotherapy is an important step in building skills to manage life challenges and stressors. Improvements in self-care can have dramatic benefits on emotional and physical health."

"Hi, thank you for taking the time to read my bio. I am Dr. Merilee Lovejoy, a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapy at a few offices in the Los Angeles area. If you feel a bit stuck, stressed, are in transition, are experiencing challenges in a relationship, or want some clarity and to have a trained professional listen objectively to you as you discuss issues related to family, friendships, dating relationships, past woundings (i.e. abuse or trauma in childhood, dysfunction in family), I may be the professional who can help you."

"Hi, thank you for taking the time to read my bio. I am Dr. Merilee Lovejoy, a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapy at a few offices in the Los Angeles area. If you feel a bit stuck, stressed, are in transition, are experiencing challenges in a relationship, or want some clarity and to have a trained professional listen objectively to you as you discuss issues related to family, friendships, dating relationships, past woundings (i.e. abuse or trauma in childhood, dysfunction in family), I may be the professional who can help you."

"Are you concerned about your child's developmental progress? Is your child having difficulty making friends or socializing? Is your child experiencing anxiety or fears? Is your family exhausted by the emotional impact of having a child with special needs? For the past 25 years I have worked with children and families in private practice, in school or at home. I specialize in helping families with children who have neurodevelopment disorders, behavior issues and children with anxiety."

"Are you concerned about your child's developmental progress? Is your child having difficulty making friends or socializing? Is your child experiencing anxiety or fears? Is your family exhausted by the emotional impact of having a child with special needs? For the past 25 years I have worked with children and families in private practice, in school or at home. I specialize in helping families with children who have neurodevelopment disorders, behavior issues and children with anxiety."

"Sometimes we find ourselves seeking help and support when life hands us a path we aren't prepared to deal with. I believe that understanding and exploring the authentic self is essential in overcoming many complex struggles. I work to help uncover what my clients basic truth is, and in doing so work with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, parenting, pregnancy, and family dynamics."

"Sometimes we find ourselves seeking help and support when life hands us a path we aren't prepared to deal with. I believe that understanding and exploring the authentic self is essential in overcoming many complex struggles. I work to help uncover what my clients basic truth is, and in doing so work with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, parenting, pregnancy, and family dynamics."

"I appreciate your interest in psychotherapy and commend your effort in finding a therapist. It is an important step to take towards feeling better. I am a clinical psychologist with several years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with people who have experienced trauma, depression, eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, loss, and life transitions. I work collaboratively with my clients, and am supportive and dedicated to their increased well being. My approach to therapy is to be genuine, open and honest, supportive, and curious."

"I appreciate your interest in psychotherapy and commend your effort in finding a therapist. It is an important step to take towards feeling better. I am a clinical psychologist with several years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with people who have experienced trauma, depression, eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, loss, and life transitions. I work collaboratively with my clients, and am supportive and dedicated to their increased well being. My approach to therapy is to be genuine, open and honest, supportive, and curious."

"The decision to start therapy is a very personal and courageous one. Many of the people I see are struggling with feelings related to anxiety, depression, and/or relationship conflict. As a psychologist and psychoanalyst, I have been helping people understand themselves and make meaningful life changes for over 20 years. In my work with individuals and couples, I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we work together to understand the patterns that keep you stuck and identify how you can make positive changes in the here and now."

"The decision to start therapy is a very personal and courageous one. Many of the people I see are struggling with feelings related to anxiety, depression, and/or relationship conflict. As a psychologist and psychoanalyst, I have been helping people understand themselves and make meaningful life changes for over 20 years. In my work with individuals and couples, I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we work together to understand the patterns that keep you stuck and identify how you can make positive changes in the here and now."

"Are you feeling sad, unmotivated, confused, or stuck? Have you ever found yourself engaging in unhealthy behaviors or even unhealthy relationships to cope with your personal struggles? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're not alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing emotional and relational issues, including depression, anxiety, addiction, grief & loss, separation & divorce, and trauma/PTSD. Together, we can work to identify and understand the issues at hand, reduce your distress, and help you live a life that feels productive and fulfilling."

"Are you feeling sad, unmotivated, confused, or stuck? Have you ever found yourself engaging in unhealthy behaviors or even unhealthy relationships to cope with your personal struggles? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're not alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing emotional and relational issues, including depression, anxiety, addiction, grief & loss, separation & divorce, and trauma/PTSD. Together, we can work to identify and understand the issues at hand, reduce your distress, and help you live a life that feels productive and fulfilling."

"Raising a family is one of the most challenging journeys in life. I specialize in working with families through every stage of their journey, helping them thrive. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of emotional or behavioral issues, helping parents operate as a stronger team, and helping families build stronger connections through the variety of transitions that family life brings. I also work with individuals and couples helping them achieve balance, personal growth, and healing in their relationships. I help clients of all ages build emotional regulation skills and resiliency."

"Raising a family is one of the most challenging journeys in life. I specialize in working with families through every stage of their journey, helping them thrive. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of emotional or behavioral issues, helping parents operate as a stronger team, and helping families build stronger connections through the variety of transitions that family life brings. I also work with individuals and couples helping them achieve balance, personal growth, and healing in their relationships. I help clients of all ages build emotional regulation skills and resiliency."

"Whether the issue is depression, a personal or professional transition, family discord, relationship conflict, anxiety, grieving the loss of a loved one, or simply seeking answers to every day problems on your journey of life. It couldn't hurt to have a knowledgeable and skilled therapist in your corner to help you navigate your way through difficult times and find more of the experience you are looking for."

"Whether the issue is depression, a personal or professional transition, family discord, relationship conflict, anxiety, grieving the loss of a loved one, or simply seeking answers to every day problems on your journey of life. It couldn't hurt to have a knowledgeable and skilled therapist in your corner to help you navigate your way through difficult times and find more of the experience you are looking for."

"I am a seasoned mental health professional with two state licenses, and over 45 years of experience as a psychologist. In addition to my independent practice, until my retirement in 2007, I was a tenured full professor at a major local state university and the Clinical Training Director in the university clinic, where I supervised and trained psychology interns and psychiatry residents. My first sessions are half-priced, which provides an opportunity for new patients to meet me, without undue financial concerns. I have had the same office in Malibu for more than 35 years, and recently opened a second office in Agoura Hills."

"I am a seasoned mental health professional with two state licenses, and over 45 years of experience as a psychologist. In addition to my independent practice, until my retirement in 2007, I was a tenured full professor at a major local state university and the Clinical Training Director in the university clinic, where I supervised and trained psychology interns and psychiatry residents. My first sessions are half-priced, which provides an opportunity for new patients to meet me, without undue financial concerns. I have had the same office in Malibu for more than 35 years, and recently opened a second office in Agoura Hills."

"I believe change can only occur in a warm, non-judgmental environment. You all have the ability to shift what you now consider your weaknesses into some of your greatest strengths. Utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques and an psychodynamic approach, we will find the path right for you."

"I believe change can only occur in a warm, non-judgmental environment. You all have the ability to shift what you now consider your weaknesses into some of your greatest strengths. Utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques and an psychodynamic approach, we will find the path right for you."

"Having relationship issues? Not feeling as good about yourself as you'd like to? Experiencing a lot of negative self-talk that undermines you and keeps you from accomplishing more in your life? I want you to know that it is possible to change all of this: your relationships can become happier and healthier, you may begin feeling better about yourself and all the negative self-talk may start to diminish.You really can free yourself from all those negative childhood experiences that have kept you from reaching your highest potential in life, both interpersonally and professionally."

"Having relationship issues? Not feeling as good about yourself as you'd like to? Experiencing a lot of negative self-talk that undermines you and keeps you from accomplishing more in your life? I want you to know that it is possible to change all of this: your relationships can become happier and healthier, you may begin feeling better about yourself and all the negative self-talk may start to diminish.You really can free yourself from all those negative childhood experiences that have kept you from reaching your highest potential in life, both interpersonally and professionally."

"I work in many ways depending on the unique situation of my clients.
I find that working on both a conscious and subconscious level to be extremely precise and powerful in getting to the root of a problem, changing patterns and programming, letting go, facilitating a natural healing process, and replacing unhealthy with healthy ways of fulfilling certain needs, and achieving certain goals."

"I work in many ways depending on the unique situation of my clients.
I find that working on both a conscious and subconscious level to be extremely precise and powerful in getting to the root of a problem, changing patterns and programming, letting go, facilitating a natural healing process, and replacing unhealthy with healthy ways of fulfilling certain needs, and achieving certain goals."

"My practice focuses on helping individuals, couples, and families who are suffering from emotional or physical pain or the aftereffects of trauma. We help them resolve the traumatic experience, as well as its consequences (e.g. physical pain, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, isolation, dependence, disability, etc.)
Although most of our patients have not responded to prior therapies, we've had outstanding success in helping them to move from severe loss to finding a new and positive beginning. We love to work with people who are ready to change and eager to learn how to do it."

"My practice focuses on helping individuals, couples, and families who are suffering from emotional or physical pain or the aftereffects of trauma. We help them resolve the traumatic experience, as well as its consequences (e.g. physical pain, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, isolation, dependence, disability, etc.)
Although most of our patients have not responded to prior therapies, we've had outstanding success in helping them to move from severe loss to finding a new and positive beginning. We love to work with people who are ready to change and eager to learn how to do it."

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Psychodynamic TherapistsPsychodynamic therapy in 90265, also known as insight-oriented therapy, evolved from Freudian psychoanalysis. Like adherents of psychoanalysis, psychodynamic therapists believe that bringing the unconscious into conscious awareness promotes insight and resolves conflict. But psychodynamic therapy is briefer and less intensive than psychoanalysis and also focuses on the relationship between the therapist and the client, as a way to learn about how the client relates to everyone in their life.

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